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Official Chinese Certified Translation in the US
Chinese is one of the most-requested languages in the United States with major communities in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Brooklyn, Queens, San Jose. Official Translations, an ATA-member company, has delivered Chinese certified translations since 2010 – accepted on first submission by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the US Department of State, US courts, state DMVs, US universities and foreign-credential evaluators, with a signed Certificate of Accuracy in the exact format every US authority expects.
Official Translations works in both Simplified Chinese (mainland China) and Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong and Taiwan), with native translators in each variety calibrated to the document's region of origin.
Chinese Documents We Translate
Most-Translated Chinese Document Types
Who Needs Chinese Certified Translation
Chinese Certified Translation Use Cases in the US
From USCIS green-card filings to foreign-credential evaluation and state DMV exchanges, here are the most common reasons US residents need Chinese certified translations.
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US Immigration
Chinese-language birth certificates, marriage records, divorce decrees, police-clearance certificates and national IDs for USCIS green-card (I-130, I-485), naturalization (N-400), asylum and family-reunification petitions.
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Foreign Degree Evaluation
Chinese-language degrees and academic transcripts translated for US credential evaluation agencies used in US graduate admissions and professional licensing.
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State DMV
Chinese-language driver's licenses translated for state DMV exchange and US auto insurance.
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Federal & State Courts
Chinese-language court orders, divorce decrees, witness statements and contracts for US federal and state-court proceedings.
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Marriage Abroad
US-issued single-status affidavits, divorce decrees and birth certificates translated for marriages registered in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan.
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Medical & Social Security
Chinese-language medical records and vaccination records for US school enrollment, hospital intake and Social Security Administration claims.
Chinese in the US
Why Chinese Translation Demand is Strong in the US
3.5M+
Chinese Speakers in the US
2020 Census, ACS
#3
US Census Rank
Mandarin + Cantonese combined
50K+
Chinese Translations Delivered
By Official Translations since 2010
100%
USCIS Accept-Rate
First-submission acceptance
Official Translations serves four main groups across the United States: individuals filing green-card applications (I-130, I-485), naturalization (N-400), asylum, family-reunification petitions, SSA claims, DMV foreign-licence exchange and US passport applications; immigration attorneys handling US Citizenship and Immigration Services and US immigration-court cases that involve Chinese-language evidence; Chinese-speaking businesses filing corporate, banking or tax records with state authorities and the IRS; and students submitting Chinese degrees (学位证) and academic transcripts (成绩单) through credential evaluation agencies like WES or other credential evaluators for US graduate admissions and professional licensing. Every Chinese certified translation we deliver is accepted on first submission.
Our Chinese Translation Services
How We Can Help
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Certified Chinese Translation $29.95/page
Signed Certificate of Accuracy, accepted by US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the US Department of State, US courts, foreign-credential evaluators, US universities and state DMVs. $29.95/page, free USPS postage.
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Notarized Chinese Translation +$19.95
Notarized certification, required for some state-court submissions, DMV processes and consular applications. Flat $19.95 per order regardless of page count.
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Apostille +$149.95
We can apostille certified translations through the Secretary of State for use abroad under the Hague Convention. We also handle the Illinois apostille for documents originally issued in Illinois (birth certificates, marriage certificates, court records).
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Chinese Audio Transcription & Translation From $29.95/min
Interviews, depositions, voicemails, recorded statements and video transcribed and translated – commonly used in US litigation, immigration proceedings and media production.
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FAQ
Chinese Certified Translation – Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chinese certified translation cost in the US?+
$29.95 per page (1 page = 300 source words). Upload your Chinese document for Instant Pricing – the total is calculated from the word count instantly, with no hidden fees. Free USPS First Class postage included.
Are your Chinese certified translations accepted by USCIS?+
Yes. Every Official Translations Chinese certified translation meets USCIS requirements and is accepted on first submission for green-card applications (I-130, I-485), naturalization (N-400), asylum and family-reunification petitions. Translations also accepted by the US Department of State, federal and state courts and US universities.
How fast is Chinese certified translation delivery?+
Most orders up to 3 pages are processed within 24 hours. Rush service is available at $14.95 per page for urgent USCIS, court, university or DMV deadlines. Same-day delivery on request for shorter documents.
Do you offer notarized Chinese translation?+
Yes. Notarized translation is available as a $19.95 add-on per order (one flat fee regardless of page count). Required for some state-court submissions, certain state DMV processes, and a small number of consular applications. Most USCIS submissions only require certified translation – notarization is generally not needed.
Can Official Translations handle Chinese documents for US foreign-credential evaluation?+
Yes. Chinese degrees (学位证) and academic transcripts (成绩单) translations by Official Translations meet the format used by major US foreign-credential evaluation companies for foreign credential evaluation reports used in US graduate admissions, professional licensing and immigration.
Do you translate US documents for a marriage in mainland China, Hong Kong or Taiwan?+
Yes. Official Translations provides certified English-to-Chinese translations of US civil documents such as US birth certificates, divorce decrees and single-status affidavits, with notarization and apostille via the Secretary of State available where required by the Chinese civil affairs bureau (民政局) or HK Immigration Department.
Can you apostille a Chinese certified translation for use abroad?+
Yes. Official Translations can have your Chinese certified translation apostilled via the Secretary of State for international use under the 1961 Hague Convention. The flow is: certified translation → notarization → Secretary of State apostille. Pricing from $149.95 per document.
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